Useful Items for Seniors
In my life as a senior care provider in Wenatchee, I come across a lot of activities, products, and tips to share that may be fun and useful for you to support your independence at home. The products or places listed on my website are not sponsored and are solely my recommendations based on my own experience. Of course, please use your own judgement, as every person is different with varying needs. Read and learn more about each product by clicking on the image. I continue to enjoy recommending products and places to my community and hope these ideas might be helpful to you!
Bump Dots
For low vision. These bumps have a sticky back and can be placed on microwave buttons (30 seconds + cancel), dishwasher, oven, appliances, etc. to help find the right button to press.
UTI Prevention Supplement
Put a scoop of this white powder in your coffee, tea, juice, etc. to help prevent UTI’s.
Large Display Clock with Date
Large display clock with alarm feature, which rings six times.
Large Display Medication Alarm Clock
Basic clock to help with reminding—set up to 8 alarms with personalized, voice-recorded reminders, that will go off for 30 minutes or until the OK button is hit.
Car Handle Assist
This acts like a handle to help support getting in and out of the car. You place the handle in the striker on the car door frame. Fits nearly every vehicle and no modifications are needed.
Magnetic Notepad for Fridge
A handy way to keep your grocery list/list of needs in plain sight.
Easy On/Easy Off Compression Socks
If you’re wanting a light compression sock you can get on and off, on your own, this may be a solution. First find the right size for your legs. It comes in a roll and you cut to size. When cutting, account for when you wash and dry the sock, as it will significantly shrink.
Microwavable Rice Pack
Microwave rice pack for 1-2 minutes for aches and pains or needed comfort :)
Energizer Plug-in Flashlight
Leave these handheld, rechargeable flash lights plugged in at all times over the winter season, in the case of a power outage. If the power goes out, it will automatically turn on to light the way and offers an easy flashlight to grab. 3 hour runtime.
Breville Mini Oven
A mini oven that sits on your countertop with an automatic shut off timer, making baking safer and easier.
Nightlight Wall Stick
If you need the flexibility of a no-outlet nightlight, these nightlights have a sticky backing you can stick anywhere to light the way from bedroom to bathroom, etc. It includes a manual on/off/auto switch, allowing you to choose between continuous operation or automatic motion-activated lighting in the dark (when motion detected, light lasts for 20 seconds). Requires 3 Triple AAA batteries.
Pruning Loppers
Lightweight loppers making backyard pruning much easier. 15” long and can cut 1 ¼” thick branches.
Everywhere Belt Bag
Keep your cell phone and essentials on you around the house with this belt bag so you have quick access to your phone at all times.
OrthoFeet
Hands free slip-on & off, great for bunions with a WIDE toe box, comfortable arch support, and stability while walking. Spot wash only; good to factor that in when picking a color. Also available on Amazon.
Magnetic Necklace Clasp
Make your necklaces magnetic! If it’s hard to get your necklaces on and off, attach this clasp to existing clasps to create a magnetic connection. For light to medium weight necklaces.